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I am the system engineer for the XE-100 plant control and data acquisition systems for the X-energy advanced nuclear power plant (XE-100). I am responsible for the architecture and detailed design of plant digital control systems.In this role I also serve as the I&C cyber security subject matter expert ensuring architecture and designs meet the NRC and the XE-100 cyber security requirements.

Charlotte, North Carolina

As a Senior Nuclear Digital Fleet engineer, I led the architecture design efforts for plant computer systems, control systems, and cyber security systems across six nuclear facilities. In this role I was responsible for digital systems and network design that satisfies NRC cyber security and plant requirements. I developed the fleet procurement specifications for these digital systems and led the technical evaluation and selection of suppliers.In this role I was also responsible for the architectural design for the nuclear fleet digital modernization effort. Which included strategies for modernization of plant digital systems across the fleet, identification and planning for upgrades of obsolete hardware and software, and management of the product lifecycle of digital systems. Modernization efforts included the use of VMWARE virtualization solutions and designing standard virtualization platforms across the nuclear fleet. I led and performed the design, procurement, installation, and testing of a Dell VMWARE cluster utilizing a hybrid SAN solution. The cluster was integrated into an existing production infrastructure and successfully installed with minimal outage durations. I was also responsible for the evaluation of ongoing support and maintenance of production equipment. This included cyber security threat vulnerability monitoring and remediation of critical digital assets. I served as the SME for the data diodes (Waterfall and Owl) across the nuclear fleet. In this role I also provided Nuclear outage support for Emerson Ovation DCS upgrades at McGuire Nuclear station.

Charlotte, North Carolina Area

As the Duke Energy Fleet Nuclear Design Test lead for the Turbine Controls for final design changes; I developed and executed a test plan to validate the final design changes to the Turbine Control system at Harris and Robinson Nuclear power plants. I developed a custom Modbus test interface to simulate hardwired field inputs to an emulated Tristation controller. Testing includes validating logic on the Troconix Tristation, Honeywell Experion Platform, and HSI displays.I held the role of Duke Energy Fleet Nuclear Design Engineering lead for the Emergency Preparedness Network (EP-NET) project. The project was successfully installed at the Brunswick, Harris, and Robinson Nuclear Power Plants. EP-NET addresses Cyber Security Commitments to provide Emergency Response information to remote facilities. I finalized the design with technology such as VMware ESXi, OSIsoft PI, Dell Wyse Thin Clients. I developed a software program that performs batch display updates to PI Processbook displays saving significant budget and schedule. I ensured and obtained approval that the design addressed all Cyber Security requirements. I was the primary Engineering review of the License Amendment Request (LAR) for a centralized Emergency Operation Facility (EOF) for multiple sites. I traveled to vendor and site locations ensuring the successful completion of FAT, Installation, and SAT of the system on schedule and under budget. Lead on the Plant Process Computer (PPC) and Emergency Response Facility Information System (ERFIS) upgrade project at BNP, HNP, and RNP. The project upgrades obsolete hardware and software including: Analogics I/O, NUMAC, data formatters, DEC VAX, VMS, QNX with new technology including: National Instruments cRIO, LabView, VMware ESXi, and Honeywell Experion. I led the commercial graded dedication efforts, and developed the specification for the Commercial Grade Dedication of Safety Related electrical isolators.

Charlotte, North Carolina Area

Starting as a Senior Engineer at Westinghouse Electric Company, I provided DCS control systems support for South Texas Project 3&4 advanced boiling water reactor (ABWR .) I developed control logic, based on Toshiba design input and led the quality reviews of my peers. I supported in the development of automated design implementation tools and databases used to improve quality, efficiency, configuration control, and implementation flexibility.Promoted to Principal Engineer, I was the Non-Safety Control System lead for the Barakah Units 1, 2, 3, & 4 APR1400 projects. I led local (Charlotte) and remote (Pittsburgh) teams in the development and documentation of the Non-Safety Control Systems (Approximately 80 control cabinets per site.) I developed software implementation, testing, and V&V plans for the Non-Safety control system. I was the lead representative at the Configuration Control Review board, where I addressed cost and schedule impacts of post baseline design changes. Using DOORs software I maintained Requirements Traceability throughout the software lifecycle process. I led the Non-Safety Control Systems review and evaluation of Cyber Security requirements. I worked closely with the Project and Program Manager as the primary Non-Safety Systems interface with Korean (KEPCO) design team. I ensured that the customer comments were adequately addressed by my implementation team prior to face-to-face meetings. I traveled to South Korea to facilitate the resolution of open design items during face-to-face meetings and successfully achieved a design freeze. I led the implementation team during Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) for the rapid response of any issues identified during the testing. Factory Acceptance testing was successfully completed and the cabinets were shipped to site for commissioning.

Salem, Va And Wilmington, Nc

As DCS controls Engineer I worked at the General Electric Controls Center of Excellence, on two large combined cycle projects; Hadjret En-Nouse (1227 MWE) and Qatalum (1350 MWE). I developed Mark VIe control logic and Cimplicity HMI displays per the customers’ requirements. During Factory Acceptance testing, I worked side-by-side with the customer to validate the control system . Both DCS system were successfully tested and accepted by the customer on schedule. I was promoted to a Nuclear DCS controls Engineer position and relocated to the GE offices in Wilmington, NC to provide DCS support on the Economically Simplified Boiling Water Reactor (ESBWR) project. As a Nuclear DCS controls Engineer, I successfully modeled the Mark VIe control system in the Western Services 3KeyMaster simulator software. Using Visual Basic, I developed an automated test program to validate the implementation of the modeled control software. I also supported in reviewing and responding to NRC RAI’s prior to the ESBWR project suspension.

Charleston, Sc

While at Bechtel Marine Propulsion Corporation, I obtained a Q-type Security Clearance from the Department of Energy. I successfully completed Naval Nuclear Training regimen and qualified as an Engineer Officer of the Watch and Crew Training Engineer on board the Navy S5W moored training submarine (MTS 626). As Engineer Officer of the Watch I was responsible for the everyday operations and maintenance of the reactor plant, balance of plant, electrical buses, and safety systems.I obtained my instructor certification and was responsible for training Naval officers and enlisted sailors on the operations of the nuclear submarine. I was responsible for running drill scenarios (in the plant and in the plant Simulator) to evaluate the trainees performance during their supervised training watch.

Hampton, Va

Bachelor Of Engineering (B.E.), Electrical And Electronics Engineering

Bachelor Of Engineering (B.E.), Electrical And Electronics Engineering